The city faced the potential loss of $277 million in federal grant funding if it did not end the DEI programs. Councilman Charles Lauersdorf, who represents District 4, said he supported ending the programs because he wanted to keep taxes as low as possible while not sacrificing public safety, which was in line with his constituents's wishes.

A split Fort Worth City Council voted Tuesday night to suspend diversity, equity and inclusion-related initiatives in an effort to comply with requirements of the Trump administration and protect millions of dollars the city receives in federal grants.